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New Whiteland

Pop. 5,704·15th most expensive in Indiana·Rental market data updated monthly for New Whiteland, IN
Median rent (all units)
$1,753/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+13.8%
vs US Median
-$212
Rising (Monthly)
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New Whiteland · $1,753
More affordable than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,753/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$89,918/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using New Whiteland's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

3 BR
$1,447

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,036/yr
At $1,753/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +13.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

New Whiteland, IN is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,704
Median income
$89,918
Median age
34.6
Renters
16.7%
Age distribution
27.7%
23%
23%
15.6%
Under 1827.7%
18–3423%
35–5423%
55–6410.7%
65+15.6%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
85.6%
White85.6%
Hispanic3.3%
Other11.1%
Education (25+)
43%
34.2%
17.4%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma43%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+17.4%
Housing tenure
83.3%
16.7%
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How New Whiteland, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,338 → $89,918
up 17.8%
Population
5,565 → 5,704
up 2.5%
Renter share
8.3% → 16.7%
+8.4 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 17.4%
-7.7 pts
Median age
38.1 → 34.6
-3.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in New Whiteland, IN now reports about $89,918, up from $76,338 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,565 to 5,704 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 16.7% of households rent today, against 8.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 25.1% to 17.4%.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

The median rent in New Whiteland is $1,753/mo as of April 2026. and 3-bedroom units go for $1,447/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($89,918/yr), New Whiteland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is New Whiteland an affordable city for renters?

New Whiteland is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,753/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($89,918/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. New Whiteland falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in New Whiteland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,753/mo in New Whiteland. The local median household income is $89,918/yr, meaning the typical New Whiteland household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in New Whiteland?

Rent in New Whiteland has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 2026.

How does New Whiteland rent compare to other cities in Indiana?

New Whiteland is one of the pricier cities in Indiana for rent, ranking #15 out of 61 tracked cities at $1,753/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than New Whiteland?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than New Whiteland ($1,753/mo): Beech Grove ($1,219/mo), Indianapolis ($1,411/mo), Greenwood ($1,609/mo).

What percentage of New Whiteland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.7% of New Whiteland households are renters, while 83.3% are owner-occupied. New Whiteland leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does New Whiteland rent compare to the national average?

New Whiteland's median rent of $1,753/mo is $212 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Indiana, it ranks #15 out of 61 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,753/mo, rent takes ~23% of New Whiteland's median household income ($89,918/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

New Whiteland 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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